HATCHERY – UTILITY

Pilgrim's; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s in Kentucky is seeking a team member to support hatchery operations, including monitoring for machine issues, repairing farm buggies, and covering hatchery duties during absences. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, PPE usage, and safe lifting practices.

Work is mostly indoors with variable temperatures; benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K contributions, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ensure GMPs are followed at all times relating to safety and animal welfare.
• Always use correct PPE for individual tasks and wear hearing protection during chick processing.

Responsibilities

• Notify hatchery management of any machine issue that could affect chick quality.
• Repair farm buggies as needed.
• Fill in for Hatchery Jobs during absences and perform general tasks assigned by Management when not absent.
• Follow safety procedures and lift up to 50 lbs.

Job description

Description

MAJOR JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Notify hatchery management of any machine issue that could effect
chick quality.
Work on Wednesday clean days. Repair farm buggies.
Any other job duties as requested by Hatchery Management.

PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS:
Fill in for Hatchery Jobs during absences
General Tasks assigned by Management when there are not absences

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS:
Make certain all GMP’s are followed at all times as they relate to safety and
Animal Welfare.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Always use correct PPE for individual job tasks.
Hearing protection must be worn during chick processing.
Fall protection must be used in the event work is over 4′ from ground level.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mostly indoor working conditions with temperatures between 64-100.
Outside working conditions will vary according to the weather conditions.
Required to lift up to 50 lbs

EOE/Vet/Disabled

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K contributions
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first – always.